The same safe distances should probably be applied to buses of all sorts -- although I wouldn't be averse to instructing GRT bus drivers on the safe distances they should be using to pass cyclists. That will the next campaign.

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Totally agree with staying behind large vehicles in most cases. Bill, I would love to have you be part of our defensive driver training classes at GRT. Your wealth of experience on a bicycle would bring a whole new perspective to our drivers. Sounds like a positive step forward.

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Bill Bean

North America is eventually going to figure out that, for all the right reasons, we need more bicycles on our roads. Dust off your bicycle and go cycling. And if the gas-burning dinosaurs start to crowd you, it's your road and you paid for it. Take the lane for yourself.

September 2013

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